About the event

This isn’t your average industry event. The FBS Summit is an exclusive gathering for the FBS client-partner community, ripe with opportunities to learn, collaborate, and let your voice be heard. For 24 years, the Summit has been a haven for mining the expertise of FBS product leaders, navigating opportunities or challenges with peers, and thinking outside the box. Whether attendees are a new Flexmls client-partner or seasoned Summit vet, the event has something for everyone. 

Over the course of two days, FBS employee-owners lead discussions on best practices, product strategy, new ideas, industry trends, and more. Embedded within those discussions (and fun social events) is the opportunity to network with 100+ MLS leaders, educators, and system administrators in attendance each year.

For the first time, FBS is inviting our integrated vendor partners to join us at the FBS Summit Stroll, an open house event at FBS HQ on June 25th, as well as an afternoon of Summit Spotlights allowing dedicated stage time in front of a captive audience of Flexmls client-partners.

FBS employee-owners look forward to sharing and listening as you eat, drink, and connect with MLS Leaders!

 

Where should I stay?

The Summit room block is at the Radisson Blu Downtown Fargo.

Rooms can be secured by clicking below, or by calling 701-232-7363 and referencing the FBS Summit Block to receive the group rate. The room block closes May 29th.

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Where's the agenda?

Your agenda will be sent via email! The primary agenda can be found below.

Summit Stroll(Tuesday June 25th, 6-8pm central)

  • 5:45pm – FBS Headquarter open to sponsors for arrival and setup.
  • 6-8pm – Summit Stroll! Cocktail hour with MLS attendees. Talk about your product and get to know MLS leaders.

A 4-foot folding table will be provided in a shared vendor area along with your pre-printed vertical banner with QR code. You may bring along any additional handouts you would like for the Summit Stroll. This is a casual cocktail hour event that will allow more direct interaction with the MLS leaders. Please do not bring additional banners or display items beyond what will fit on the 4 ft tables due to limited space. You may arrive as early as 5:45pm to set up table items. Open to Summit Stroll Sponsors only.

Summit Spotlights (June 26th, Times vary)

  • 1pm – Orientation and soundcheck for vendor presentations.
  • 1:30 – 2pm – Vendor Visit (mingle with attendees as they return from lunch)
  • 2pm – 3:40pm – Vendors Depart (closed sessions)
  • 3:45 – 5pm – Integration Education Segment – Vendor Presentations

Sponsors are authorized to attend their sponsored events only, with the Summit Stroll on Tuesday evening and the Summit Spotlight (Integration-Education segment) on Wednesday afternoon. Please note that FBS presentations are closed and for customers and FBS staff exclusively (in the main conference room). Please do not arrive at the Summit venue significantly in advance of the time frames provided (space is limited). For most sponsors, unless otherwise stated, you will arrive at 1pm at the Sanctuary Events Center for sound check.

What should my presentation look like?

Your presentation will be paired with an MLS leader or FBS Product Manager. This person will Introduce you, tell how long they have been collaborating with you, and what your product has done to help their MLS.

Our most important ask is that you are not “hard selling” or closing deals on stage. Avoid “day-only” deals and promos and focus on your benefit to the MLS as this event is centered around an education focused mindset.

Presentation key points/focus:

  • Who are you? What’s your role?
  • Explain your product.
  • How long have you been in business?
  • How long have you partnered with FBS?
  • How does your product help the MLS? / Explain the value you bring to Flexmls integration and the Flexmls end-user.
  • Show your product.

Presentation Audio Visuals

An audio visual orientation will be held at 1pm at Sanctuary Events Center to get vendor presenters familiar with the layout and presentation setup.
Presentation slides or video must be delivered to the FBS marketing team no later than to ensure inclusion in the visual presentation content for your spotlights.

When should I travel?

The Summit Stroll - open house will be held at the FBS offices on the evening of Tuesday, 6/25 and Summit Spotlights will be hosted the Afternoon of Wednesday, 6/26.

How should I get around?

Taxis, Uber, and Lyft are easily accessible from the Fargo airport and around town. The Radisson Blu is a 7 minute walk from the Sanctuary Events Center where the sessions will take place.

If you have any questions about the event, please reach out to Dusty J via email.

“Absolutely, positively, definitely, without a single question an amazing event. This was my first Summit and the wealth of knowledge gained and the networking connections made is priceless. Can't wait for next year!”
Richard Gibbens
- SouthWest MLS, New Mexico
"I found the Summit very informative and most enjoyable. It feels good to get updates on the system and the industry in general."
Patti Manders
– RAPB
"This was my first Summit and I had such an amazing time. Everything was so well organized, there wasn't a single presentation where I didn't feel like I came away without at least a tidbit of something new, or lots of tidbits! All of the staff members were extremely friendly, knowledgeable and approachable! It made me feel very comfortable and welcome. I am already putting items I learned to use and have kept in touch with several people I met at the Summit. I will definitely be back next year!"
Lindsey Godwin
– Great Falls AOR
"My 1st time at the summit! I am not a tech lover but found myself embracing the portal! I look forward to educating fellow realtors as to the value of the Portal. THANK YOU FBS I'm newly smitten with my MLS. I love the team-work, support of each other and the culture of FBS."
Michelle Babcock
– Keller Williams Premier Realty Rochester